Vincent Cohen

Practice Areas

Vincent H. Cohen, Jr. is a Global Managing Partner of Dechert and a member of the leadership team responsible for setting strategic priorities and driving the firm’s commitment to our work, our clients and our community. He is also a member of the Policy Committee, which consists of 14 elected partners who oversee management of the firm worldwide. Mr. Cohen’s efforts in these areas continue to position Dechert as a leading global law firm advising asset managers, financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to complex transactions and regulatory matters.

In addition to Mr. Cohen’s elevation to Global Managing Partner, he continues to serve as Regional Chair of the U.S. white collar practice and focuses his practice on high-stakes litigation on behalf of individuals and corporations. As an experienced trial lawyer and investigator, he represents clients in sensitive government and internal investigations, government enforcement matters, congressional investigations, and complex civil and criminal litigation on a domestic and international scale.

Mr. Cohen’s experience includes defending companies and individuals in investigations and prosecutions relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption matters, insider trading and market manipulation, fraud and anti-money laundering. Mr. Cohen also possesses extensive experience in defending government contractors and their affiliates during government investigations under the False Claims Act, as well as in related government and whistleblower litigation, including qui tam actions. In addition, he represents companies and individuals in high-profile congressional investigations and hearings with significant legal, political, and public relations implications. He adeptly guides companies and executives in responding to formal and informal inquiries from Congress and executive branch agencies, providing crucial support for document production, information gathering, and testimony.

He works together with clients to respond to domestic and cross-border investigations and proceedings in a coordinated fashion. As the former acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, he provides in-depth knowledge of global regulatory authorities and frequently represents clients before the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as state attorneys general, state and local prosecutors, and other government and regulatory bodies. This level of expertise enables Mr. Cohen to navigate highly complex and sensitive matters. In addition, Mr. Cohen supports clients in managing investigations relating to cybersecurity breaches, working closely with government authorities to minimize exposure.